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A touching story about Japanese American children who corresponded with their beloved librarian while they were imprisoned in World War II internment camps. When Executive Order 9066 is enacted after the attack at Pearl Harbor, children's librarian Clara Breed's young Japanese American patrons are to be sent to prison camp. Before they are moved, Breed asks the children to write her letters and gives them books to take with them. Through the three years of their internment, the children correspond with Miss Breed, sharing their stories, providing feedback on books, and creating a record of their experiences. Using excerpts from children's letters held at the Japanese American National Museum, author Cynthia Grady presents a difficult subject with honesty and hope. A beautiful picture book for sharing and discussing with older children as well as the primary audience - Booklist STARRED REVIEW A touching tribute to a woman who deserves recognition - Kirkus Reviews An affecting introduction to a distressing chapter in U.S. history and a brave librarian who inspired hope - Publisher's WeeklyProduct Identifiers
PublisherCharlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
ISBN-139781623541118
eBay Product ID (ePID)8046632147
Product Key Features
Publication Year2019
Number of Pages32 Pages
Publication NameWrite to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind
LanguageEnglish
TypeReference
Subject AreaLanguage Study
AuthorCynthia Grady, Amiko Hirao
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height254 mm
Item Width203 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorCynthia Grady, Amiko Hirao